No. 2,973 in Portuguese
rato
Mouse; rat.
In a sentence
Eu vi um rato no porão ontem à noite.
I saw a rat in the basement last night.
In this sentence, 'rato' refers to the animal commonly known as a rat.
Ele é um rato de biblioteca, sempre estudando livros.
He is a bookworm, always studying books.
Here, 'rato' is used metaphorically to describe someone who spends a lot of time reading or studying books.
Preciso substituir meu velho mouse por um rato novo.
I need to replace my old mouse with a new one.
In this context, 'rato' signifies a computer accessory, known in English as a mouse, highlighting its technological usage.
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